HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Aaron Baker, Events Chair

In this May episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Aaron Baker, Events Chair for HETMA and a higher ed technology professional at Stephen F. Austin State University. Their conversation explores Aaron’s accidental path into higher ed AV, how HETMA helped him find a wider professional community, and what it takes to create meaningful events that bring higher ed technology managers together. Read More

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May 26, 2026

Embracing AI in Health and Fitness: A New Era of Personalized Wellness | AI Insights with Andy

AI shows up in health and fitness in ways many of us already use, from workout guidance to meditation apps, often without us thinking much about it. This AI Insights column looks at familiar tools like Peloton, Fitbit, and Endel to explore where AI adds value, where it falls short, and why the human element still matters when it comes to wellness. Read More

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May 25, 2026

Fuel the Fire : The Path Forward | Troy Story

At the end of every academic cycle, there is a push to reset. But progress in higher ed AV is not built on clean slates. It is built on momentum. In Fuel the Fire: The Path Forward, Troy Powers focuses on taking inventory of what actually moved the needle. The systems improved, the problems solved at the root, and the relationships that made the work sustainable. This piece is about using what you already learned and carrying it forward with intention. Not more work. Better direction. Read More

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May 25, 2026

334: Hiring AV Talent in 2026: What’s Changed? | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on May 21, 2026: This week on episode 334 of the The AV Life Podcast, our hosts cover a wide-ranging discussion from practical hydration tips at InfoComm in Las Vegas to today’s hiring challenges in AV, AI impacts, and career growth. The team kicks off with InfoComm preparation tips, emphasizing hydration, conference planning, certification... Read More

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May 22, 2026

No Context, All Community | Business of AV with Joe Way

Often, the best, most edifying conversations are the ones that are not forced. There’s something powerful about creating a space where people can simply show up, speak from experience, and share what’s on their minds. No script. No perfect polish. No overly managed agenda. Just a simple invitation to contribute something useful, meaningful, and timely.... Read More

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May 21, 2026

17: Set It and Forget It? | brAVe [skills]

With humor, honesty, and a few delightfully distracted tangents along the way, Britt and Leon remind listeners that great systems are never truly “set and forget.” Whether you work in higher ed AV, leadership, or just want better processes in your life, this episode offers thoughtful insights you can put into practice right away. Read More

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